Transfer of Property in DHA Lahore – Complete Procedure and Guide

DHA Lahore is one of the top housing societies in Pakistan. It is known for its state of the art infrastructure, lavish facilities, and quality lifestyle. This society is meticulously-planned that’s why it is one of the most popular areas to buy both residential and commercial properties in Lahore.

So if you are also looking to invest in any property for sale in DHA Lahore or have recently signed a sale agreement for your desired property in DHA Lahore, then you should be aware of the complete transfer process. This knowledge of the transfer process would allow you to purchase your property as well as to acquire it legally.

Here we are sharing the comprehensive guide and all the details of the property transfer procedure in DHA Lahore.

DHA Lahore is divided into multiple phases. It is easily accessible through Lahore Ring Road. Phase 6, Phase 7 and Phase 8 are the most popular for buying a property among investors. However, the transfer procedure of the properties in all of these phases is the same.

Property Transfer Procedure in DHA Lahore

Before we begin our discussion, it is important to inform you that there are three main types of property transfer procedures in DHA Lahore. These procedures are:

The regular property transfer process

Hiba property transfer process

The process of property transfer for legal heirs

Regular Property Transfer Process in DHA Lahore

The process of regular property transfer in this lavish housing society is quite easy as compared to other property transfer processes.  First of all, you will need to apply for a No Demand Certificate (NDC) after clearing your outstanding dues.

The request form for No Demand Certificate is available at DHA Office Reception. Then, you should visit the Transfer Branch section for an appointment. On the day of transfer, both the parties (buyer and the seller) will visit the DHA Lahore Office in order to submit the transfer documents.

DHA membership fee and also the relevant government charges will be also payable at the Customer Care Counter within 30 days. The Customer Services Officer will receive the documents and also give you a receipt.  Next, you will need to bring that receipt along with your Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to collect the transfer letter.

Required Documents

The documents required for a regular property transfer procedure are:

Original Allotment or Transfer Letter

The original transfer or sales deed along with affidavits of seller and purchaser (in case of a registered plot)

A forwarding letter with the details of the property, the name of the purchase, details of the property and also with the signatures of a seller

An affidavit on PKR 50 stamp paper attested by the Oath Commissioner

No Demand Certificate

Undertaking by the purchaser

Two copies of the purchaser’s CNIC attested by the Oath Commissioner

Two copies of the seller’s CNIC attested by the Oath Commissioner

Two passport size photographs attested by a Class One Officer

IT-5 and CVT-1 forms

Charges for Regular Property Transfer Process

The details are:

Transfer fee as per the plot size

Associate Membership Registration form: PKR 1,000

Associate Membership registration fee: PKR 45,000

3% Cantonment Board transfer tax

Stamp duty tax (paid after the transfer)

Urgent transfer charges: PKR 34,000

HIBA Transfer Process for Gifted Property

If someone has gifted his property in DHA Lahore to his parents, spouse or children, he will first have to apply for an NDC and can obtain a transfer appointment by visiting the Customer Care Counter.

Both the donor and donee will visit the Transfer Branch section on the day of the appointment along with two witnesses and submit their documents and a gift deed. The Customer Care Officer at DHA Office will receive the documents and hand over a receipt.

Next, they will have to bring that receipt along with their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to collect the transfer letter.

Required Documents

The documents required for HIBA transfer of property are:

Original Allotment or Transfer Letter (for cancellation)

No Demand Certificate

A forwarding letter

A gift deed on PKR 50 stamp paper attested by the Oath Commissioner

An undertaking of acceptance by the donee on PKR 50 stamp paper attested by the Oath Commissioner

CNIC copies of the donor and donee as well as of the witnesses that are attested by the Oath Commissioner, Class One Officer or a regular member.

Two attested passport size photos of the donee with blue background

Original transfer or sales deed and affidavits of seller and purchaser for the surrender of the deed (in the case of registered plots)

IT-5 and CVT-1 forms

Charges for HIBA Property Transfer in DHA Lahore

The transfer charges for a gifted property are:

Transfer fee as per the plot size

Associate membership registration form: PKR 1,000

Associate membership registration fee: PKR 45,000

Stamp duty tax (paid after the transfer)

Urgent transfer charges: PKR 34,000

Legal Heir(s) Property Transfer Process in DHA Lahore

This process of property transfer is quite similar to the regular transfer of property in DHA Lahore. Any property (a plot or a house) is transferred to its legal heirs when the real owner of the property dies. The heirs will obtain an appointment and submit the required documents to the Customer Services Officer and collect the receipt. Next, the Transfer Branch will issue a confirmation letter to the legal heir(s) which they can collect by showing their Original CNIC.

If a legal heir is out of the country, he can authorize another legal heir to receive the transfer letter from the Transfer Branch sector on his behalf. However, it is important for the second legal heir to submit an authorization letter that can be obtained from the Pakistan Embassy.

Required Documents

The documents required for this type of property transfer process are:

The original allocation, allotment or transfer letter

A declaratory decree for legal heir issued by a Civil Judge

Duly attested Death Certificate of the property owner

Duly attested CNIC copies of all legal heirs

Two passport size photos of each Legal Heir with a blue background, attested by Gazetted Officer

Two advertisements in the newspaper announced the death of the property owner along with his photograph. These ads to be must publish in both Urdu and English newspaper

Membership Form of the legal heir(s)

Charges for Legal Heir(s) Property Transfer Process

The details are:

Transfer fee as per the size of the plot

Original Paid Challan of membership

Court verification fee

Transfer Fee of Property in DHA Lahore

Transfer Fee of Plots in DHA Lahore

Size of Plot	Transfer Fee
5 Marla	PKR 30,000
7 Marla	PKR 42,000
8 Marla	PKR 48,000
10 Marla	PKR 60,000
1 Kanal	PKR 100,000
32 Marla	PKR 160,000
2 Kanal	PKR 200,000

 

Transfer Fee of Residential Units in DHA Lahore

Plot Size	Transfer Fee
5 Marla	PKR 12,500
10 Marla	PKR 25,000
1 Kanal	PKR 50,000
2 Kanal	PKR 100,000

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